Loveseats
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Rattan
20th Century Georgian Loveseats
20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Austrian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1930s American Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
20th Century English Gothic Loveseats
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1990s Philippine Loveseats
Reed
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Loveseats
Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
1960s French Vintage Loveseats
Iron
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loveseats
Suede, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Art Deco Loveseats
Macassar
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Philippine Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
1990s Modern Loveseats
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
1950s American Vintage Loveseats
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Laminate
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Sycamore
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Lacquer, Leather, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Early 2000s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Gold Leaf
2010s Chippendale Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Loveseats
Twig
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
Antique, New and Vintage Loveseats
Antique and vintage loveseats are functional and totally charming furniture in homes large and small these days. They first appeared in the 17th and 18th centuries, though they were not yet known by this endearing term.
These petite, two-seat sofas were originally intended to comfortably sit a woman clad in what were the era’s large and elaborate dresses — ornate hooped garments with copious folds of fabric, embroidery and lace. However, because the original seats featured just enough space for two, they quickly became popular for couples that were courting. Loveseats meant that the couples could engage in close conversation, but furniture makers ensured that there was enough space between sitters to prioritize modesty.
In the early days of loveseats, the furnishings were minimalist in appearance and could often be found in an s-shape, with the two sides facing each other. The spare seating was initially little more than a wooden bench, as loveseats weren’t yet upholstered or cushioned. Design of the seating evolved over time, and this wide chair was eventually padded and tufted for comfort. During the 1800s, loveseats were a luxurious addition to the homes of the wealthy, and even today, antique 19th-century loveseats are still quite alluring. In any lavishly decorated parlor of the Victorian era, you might find a pair of partygoers tucked into a particularly plush iteration of these cozy perches, one boasting arched crests of carved mahogany over its sculpted seats, with front cabriole legs resolving in paw feet.
In modern homes, loveseats — even antique Victorian loveseats — pair well with oversize sofas or are ideal replacements for sofas, particularly if you’re working on organizing and furnishing a smaller space. A loveseat is a stylish addition to a home library or a reading nook and can easily be situated at the foot of the bed in your bedroom. In the living room, you may wish to position your vintage loveseat and couch around a central focal point, such as a distinguishing architectural feature or a fireplace. But be sure to leave some walking room between your seating and any nearby coffee tables or side tables. Allow for around two feet for guests to pass between a couch and chair or loveseat and at least a foot between a loveseat and coffee table.
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